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The Snail and the Whale

A beautiful tale of an unlikely friendship, a tour of the world and a heroic rescue. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

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25 minutes

Last on

Christmas Day 202509:00
BBC One

Clips

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Credits

NarratorDiana Rigg
The Snail (voice)Sally Hawkins
The Whale (voice)Rob Brydon
The Teacher (voice)Cariad Lloyd
DirectorMax Lang
DirectorDaniel Snaddon
ProducerMichael Rose
ProducerMartin Pope
WriterMax Lang
WriterSuzanne Lang
Production CompanyMagic Light Pictures

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Day 201914:30
    BBC One
  • New Year's Day 202014:05
    BBC One
  • Christmas Day 202011:00
    BBC One
  • Boxing Day 202109:15
    BBC One
  • Boxing Day 202209:30
    BBC One
  • Wed 27 Dec 202313:55
    BBC One
  • Boxing Day 202409:00
    BBC One except HD
  • Mon 21 Apr 202513:45
    BBC One except Yorks & Lincs, HD & North East & Cumbria
  • Mon 21 Apr 202514:00
    BBC One North East & Cumbria HD, Yorks & Lincs HD, North East & Cumbria & Yorks & Lincs only
  • Sun 7 Sep 202519:05
    BBC Three
  • Thu 30 Oct 202508:30
    CBeebies
  • Sat 6 Dec 202514:40
    CBBC
  • Sun 7 Dec 202509:40
    CBeebies
  • Wed 10 Dec 202518:00
    CBBC
  • Christmas Day 202509:00
    BBC One except HD

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